(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
At least 26 people were killed in forest fires in eastern
Algeria, Interior Minister Kamel Beldjoud said, Trend reports citing Xinhua .
Beldjoud said the recent forest fires killed 24 in the
easternmost province of El Tarf and another two in the northeastern
province of Setif.
Earlier in the day, firefighting department announced 39 fires
were reported in 14 provinces in the eastern part of the country
known for its lush forests.
With the help of air units, firefighters are still battling the
fires, local media reported.
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